Match report

VfB Stuttgart Triumphs 3-1 Over Slovan Bratislava in UEFA Champions League

Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
1–3
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VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Jan 21, 2025

VfB Stuttgart dominated the match against Slovan Bratislava in a decisive UEFA Champions League clash, securing a victory by three goals to one. Despite Slovan's valiant effort to level the score late in the game with a goal from I. Metsoko, VfB Stuttgart held their ground and sealed the win with an additional strike from F. Rieder.

Key Facts

  • • J. Leweling scored two goals for VfB Stuttgart at 11' and 36'.
  • • D. Undav provided an assist to the first goal.
  • • I. Metsoko's goal for Slovan Bratislava came in the 85th minute, providing a brief hope of a comeback.
  • • F. Rieder secured VfB Stuttgart's lead with his goal at 87'.
  • • Three yellow cards were given to players from VfB Stuttgart: A. Rouault (25'), D. Undav (54'), and Yannik Keitel (61').

Lineups

Slovan Bratislava

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 71 D. Takáč (G)
  • 28 C. Blackman (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 6 K. Wimmer (D)
  • 23 S. Zuberu (D)
  • 12 K. Bajrič (M)
  • 88 K. Savvidīs (M)
  • 21 R. Mak (M)
  • 10 M. Tolić (M)
  • 18 N. Marcelli (M)
  • 13 D. Strelec (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 I. Metsoko
  • 11 T. Barseghyan
  • 20 A. Mustafić
  • 17 J. Medveděv
  • 26 A. Gajdoš
  • 25 L. Pauschek
  • 30 A. Mikoláš
  • 16 M. Mateas
  • 31 M. Trnovský
  • 27 M. Vojtko
  • 37 J. Szöke
  • 2 S. Voet

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nübel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 29 A. Rouault (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 5 Y. Keitel (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 27 C. Führich (M)
  • 8 E. Millot (F)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 F. Rieder
  • 9 E. Demirović
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 20 L. Stergiou
  • 52 E. Bujupi
  • 47 J. Malanga
  • 41 D. Seimen
  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 16 A. Karazor
  • 45 A. Chase

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    11' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Leweling · Assist: D. Undav
  2. VfB Stuttgart
    25' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rouault

    Foul

  3. Slovan Bratislava
    30' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    Guram Kashia

    Foul

  4. VfB Stuttgart
    36' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Leweling
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    37' VfB Stuttgart Var · Goal confirmed
    E. Millot
  6. Slovan Bratislava
    45'+2 Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    K. Savvidīs

    Foul

  7. VfB Stuttgart
    54' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    D. Undav

    Foul

  8. VfB Stuttgart
    61' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Yannik Keitel

    Foul

  9. VfB Stuttgart
    70' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Leweling · On: F. Rieder
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    70' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Undav · On: Ermedin Demirović
  11. Slovan Bratislava
    71' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sharani Zuberu · On: Tigran Barseghyan
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    81' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Yannik Keitel · On: A. Al Dakhil
  13. Slovan Bratislava
    82' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Savvidīs · On: A. Mustafic
  14. Slovan Bratislava
    85' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Metsoko · Assist: Tigran Barseghyan
  15. VfB Stuttgart
    87' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Rieder · Assist: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  16. Slovan Bratislava
    89' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Blackman · On: J. Medveděv
  17. Slovan Bratislava
    89' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Marcelli · On: A. Gajdoš
  18. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+1 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Vagnoman · On: L. Stergiou
  19. Slovan Bratislava
    90' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    Tigran Barseghyan

    Argument

  20. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Millot · On: Pascal Stenzel

Match Stats

Stat Slovan Bratislava VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 71% 81%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 21
Corners 4 19
Total Passes 352 498
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 2 7
xG 0.63 3.46
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 249 403
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VfB Stuttgart took an early lead with J. Leweling scoring in the 11th minute, which was confirmed by VAR.
  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted when VfB Stuttgart extended their lead to 2-0 through another goal by J. Leweling at 36'.
  • ▸ Slovan Bratislava's late push resulted in a goal from I. Metsoko, but it wasn't enough as F. Rieder sealed the win for VfB Stuttgart shortly after.